Robert Lansing | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Robert_Lansing_1962.JPG) Lansing in 1962 | |
| Born | Robert Howell Brown June 5, 1928 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 23, 1994 (aged 66) New York City, U.S. |
| Resting place | Union Field Cemetery, Congregation Rodeph Sholom in Ridgewood, Queens, New York City |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouses | Gari Hardy Anderson
(m. 1969; div. 1971)Anne Pivar
(m. 1981) |
| Children | 2 |
Robert Lansing (/ˈlænsɪŋ/; born Robert Howell Brown,[1] June 5, 1928 – October 23, 1994) was an American stage, film, and television actor.[2][3]
Lansing is probably best remembered as the authoritarian Brigadier General Frank Savage in 12 O'Clock High (1964), the television drama series about American bomber pilots during World War II.[2][4] During his career, which spanned five decades, Lansing appeared in 245 episodes of 73 television series, 11 TV movies, and 19 motion pictures.[citation needed] His other notable television roles included 87th Precinct (1961–62), Automan (1983–1984), and The Equalizer (1985–1989).
- ^ Scott, Vernon (February 5, 1962). "Actor Better Known as Character He Portrays". The Times. California, San Mateo. United Press International. p. 15. Retrieved April 29, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Robert Lansing; Starred in Hit 1960s TV Series". The Los Angeles Times. October 26, 1994. p. 34. Retrieved February 2, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Robert Lansing". Hollywood.com. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
- ^ "Finishing Touches: Who's Who in the Cast". Playbill. p. 32. Retrieved February 28, 2016.
